The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi, stated that using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for character assassination or statements against national security is “un-Islamic.”
In a recent proclamation, the CII, which advises parliament on aligning laws with Islamic principles, declared that using VPNs for “immoral or illegal activities” or accessing “blocked websites and illegal content” is against Sharia law.
Dr. Naeemi emphasized that Islamic law grants the government authority to prevent actions that lead to the “spread of evil.” Speaking on Geo News’ Geo Pakistan program, he explained:
“Whether the VPN is registered or not, if it is used to access immoral sites, spread religious blasphemy, engage in character assassination, or make statements against national security, such usage is completely un-Islamic.”
However, he clarified that using VPNs for positive purposes like education, communication, or spreading constructive messages is permissible under Islamic principles.